FAITH: SPECIAL EDITION (includes two CDs and the DVD) and
FAITH: 2CD REMASTERED EDITION both released
February 1, 2011 through Epic/Legacy

WORLDWIDE BEST-SELLING, GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ALBUM
OF THE YEAR (1987) FEATURES 6 HIT SINGLES: I WANT YOUR
SEX, FAITH, FATHER FIGURE, ONE MORE TRY, MONKEY,
KISSING A FOOL

Of the many events that truly define the evolution of global pop at the end of the
20th century, the release of George Michael’s debut solo album, Faith, in November
1987, occupies a special place in music history. Spending 87 weeks on the Billboard 200
albums chart (including 12 weeks at #1 in 1988), a rare RIAA diamond certification (for
U.S. sales in excess of 10 million units, the biggest selling album of 1988, by far), and the
Grammy Award as Album Of The Year are just the tip of the Faith iceberg.
Added to it are the album’s six top-charted singles: I Want Your
Sex, Faith, Father Figure, One More Try, Monkey and Kissing A Fool.
Together, they maintained George Michael’s presence on the Hot 100 for a cumulative
85+ weeks, from 1987 to 1989. Written, produced and arranged entirely by George,
Faith was a singular achievement that placed him at a level of royal stardom in the 80s
alongside Michael Jackson, Elton John, Paul McCartney and Madonna.

Three new packages pay tribute to this landmark album, beginning with FAITH:
DELUXE EDITION. This numbered, limited edition box set can be pre-ordered now,
exclusively at www.GeorgeMichael.com. The finished package ships January 31, 2011,
released by Epic/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.
The richly-designed FAITH: DELUXE EDITION 12×12″ commemorative
box set will contain several key components, starting with the remastered 10-song album
on CD, another CD of remastered 7-inch and 12-inch singles and B-sides, and a 180-gram
vinyl replica of the original LP. There will also be a DVD (running 100 minutes)
featuring a BBC interview from 1987 with UK journalist Jonathan Ross; an EPK
(electronic press kit) produced in 1988 by Epic Records; and all seven promotional videos
(re-synched with the new remastered audio): I Want Your Sex, I Want Your Sex
(uncensored), Faith, Father Figure, One More Try, Monkey, and Kissing A
Fool.
FAITH: DELUXE EDITION is rounded out by a stunning 60-page hard-bound
book which includes an exclusive interview with George by BBC Radio personality Mark
Goodier, and an essay by Robbie Elson of Genesis Publications. The book also includes
rare photos and memorabilia. A separate memorabilia envelope will contain five art
prints, reproduction poster, tickets, and tour pass from the Faith tour.
Two additional Faith packages will also be released.

FAITH: SPECIAL EDITION will feature the two CDs and the DVD, as described above. A standard
remastered double-CD edition will also be released. Both of these editions will be
available at all retail outlets starting February 1, 2011.
With his olive complexion and stubble-whiskered Olympian good looks (courtesy
of his Greek heritage), the trademark crucifix earring, leather motorcycle jacket, and blue
jeans. George Michael graduated from the duo known as Wham! to become an icon to
tens of millions of fans around the world. Faith confirmed George’ s status as a
songwriter of outstanding ability and emotional depth.
Faith not only earned diamond (i.e. 10x-platinum) certifications in the U.S. and
Canada, but also hit 4x-platinum in his UK homeland, and 5x-platinum in Australia.
Equally massive sales and chart figures were also achieved in Germany, Austria, the
Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the list goes on and on. To date, over the
course of his five studio albums and some 30-plus original single titles, George Michael
has generated more than 200 million record sales.
In addition to the Grammy for Album Of The Year, Faith won three American
Music Awards: Favorite Album (Soul/R&B), Favorite Male Vocalist (Soul/R&B) and
Favorite Male Vocalist (Pop/Rock). Father Figure took home an MTV Award for Best
Direction.

Selections:
1. Faith (Instrumental) B-side of 12-inch Faith single
2. Fantasy B-side of Waiting For That Day single (all formats)
3. Hard Day (Shep Pettibone Mix) From original CD album (also track 3 of Faith CD single)
4. I Believe When I Fall In Love B-side of the 7-inch and cassette singles of Don’t
Let The Sun Go Down On Me
5. Kissing A Fool (Instrumental) B-side of 7-inch and 12-inch singles of Kissing A
Fool
6. Love’s In Need Of Love Today (live recording) B-side of 7-inch Father Figure
single
7. Monkey 7-inch edit
8. Monkey (A Capella & Beats) A and B sides respectively of 7-inch Monkey single
9. Monkey (Jam & Lewis Remix) 12-inch single